Miami Beach renames 13th Street as “Gloria Estefan Way” in honor of the musical icon

Miami, FL – Under a radiant Miami sun, the city of Miami Beach officially celebrated the renaming ceremony of 13th Street, next to Ocean Drive, as Gloria Estefan Way, in honor of the Grammy-winning artist whose music, heart, and cultural heritage have helped define the city’s identity for decades. The emotional and joyful event brought together local authorities, personalities, and numerous fans, all with the purpose of paying tribute to the woman who put Miami on the world music map. For Gloria Estefan, it was a special moment that she shared with her husband of 47 years, Emilio Estefan.

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“It’s an euphoric feeling,” Gloria expressed when asked about what it meant to receive this recognition in her hometown.

“I love that she has the last name Estefan, because everything we have achieved has been together,” she added. “I wouldn’t be here without Emilio. We have done everything together, and when I go up there, I’m going to put Gloria and Emilio.”

Emilio recalled the humble beginnings of his career, from playing at parties and bar mitzvahs to creating the unmistakable “Miami Sound,” now an essential part of the city’s cultural DNA. “We are celebrating the beginning of that sound that we kept, the sound of Miami, and I think that’s something very important. We are blessed,” said Emilio. “We live in an incredible country… and we must never lose the ability to dream.”

For the Estefans, Miami is not just their home: it’s part of their identity

“We feel part of this city. We always wanted to contribute to its growth,” commented Gloria. “That’s why we always invest in our hometown and try to serve in some way, because that’s what makes us happy.”

The singer also thanked the city for recognizing her as a leading and influential woman. “Being recognized in such an incredible way, as a woman, is something I deeply appreciate to the Miami Beach and Miami-Dade commissioners who made it possible.”

The initiative was spearheaded by Miami Beach Commissioner Laura Domínguez and was supported by the city’s Women’s Commission.

“Honoring Gloria in this way shows that she really is a spectacular human being and everything she represents,” Dominguez expressed. With this distinction, Miami Beach not only immortalizes the legacy of one of its greatest artists, but also the vibrant and multicultural spirit that the Estefans have shared with the whole world.